Chicago Close: Plains Dryness Continues to Underpin Wheat

Wheat futures posted double-digit gains on Thursday as dryness in the U.S. central Plains sent the Kansas City market sharply higher. Corn edged higher, while soybeans lost ground.

IGC Trims 2026-27 Global Grains Production Estimate from March

The International Grain Council has trimmed its 2026-27 global grains production forecast from last month, noting uncertainties surrounding fertilizer.

FCC Sees Canola, Soybeans Gaining Acres as Fertilizer Costs Pressure Wheat

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) does not expect rising fertilizer prices to significantly alter the spring seeding plans of Canadian producers. But the farm lender says there is still enough flexibility in the market for some acr...

Extreme Heat Emerges as Growing Threat to Global Food Production

Chicago Close: Wheat Higher on Declining Condition Rating

Wheat futures moved higher on Tuesday amid a poor U.S. winter wheat condition rating, with both corn and soybeans also finishing with gains.

Clay Belt Targeted for Ontario Ag Expansion

Ontario is looking north to expand its agricultural footprint, with new plans to unlock more farmland in the Clay Belt region as part of a broader push to grow the province’s agri-food sector.

Ontario Moves to Restrict Foreign Ownership of Farmland

Ontario is preparing to introduce legislation that would restrict foreign ownership of provincial farmland, a move the province says is aimed at protecting local food production and strengthening the province’s agri-food s...

New Cargill Canola Crush Plant Up and Running

After earlier delays, Cargill’s long-awaited canola processing plant in Regina is now up and running.

U.S. Corn, Soy Planting Ahead of Average Pace

U.S. corn and soybean planting is progressing ahead of the five-year average, with producers in Illinois and Indiana making particularly big strides.

U.S. Winter Wheat Condition Down Again; Spring Wheat Planting on Par with Average

The condition of the U.S. winter wheat crop declined further this past week, with a larger portion now rated in poor to very poor condition versus good to excellent.

Energy Prices Drive March Inflation Higher in Canada

Canada’s inflation rate moved higher in March, but with much of the increase seemingly tied to a sharp, war-driven spike in energy costs.

ICE Close: Falling Crude Takes Down Canola

Canola futures posted double-digit losses on Friday, with the May contract falling below the $700/tonne benchmark.

Chicago Close: Corn, Soys Higher as Crude Falls

Corn and soybean futures edged higher on Friday, while wheat finished mixed amid sharp declines in crude oil